The No.1 Anti-Fans in Basketball-Chapter 432 - 222 Defense Wins the Championship_3

Durant, with his back to Guy, began calling for the ball. novelbuddy.cσ๓

Since the tactics couldn’t break through, it was down to single combat to solve the problem.

This was also why the Heat’s record this season was much better than last season.

They had two superstars at one-on-one play when one wasn’t working, the other could quickly step forward.

It’s hard to find a team that simultaneously has top-tier defenders at the forward positions.

The Pacers are an exception, but only the Pacers now, the Grizzlies no longer possess that kind of defensive resource.

However, just as Durant received the ball, the Grizzlies’ double-teaming came on.

Durant was strong at one-on-one, but he lacked the ability to playmake; the double-team was most effective against him.

Previously, it was Little Gasol responsible for the double-team. This time it was Conley, and the Grizzlies’ defensive rotation was also triggered simultaneously.

Hansen was moving to defend Chalmers, and Guy, too, spread his arms to block the passing lane to the weak side.

If it were just a simple double-team, even without the playmaking ability, Durant could have passed the ball to an unmarked Chalmers.

But with the rotation in place, like Chalmers’ previous pass, you needed to read the defense, determine who was the best opportunity for a teammate.

But neither Chalmers nor Durant evidently had enough of that capability.

Especially for Durant, who was currently under a double-team, had to observe his teammates and protect the ball, so his choices were reduced to giving up the one-on-one or relying on personal skills to force a solution.

Durant chose the latter, making a quick stop and fadeaway after spinning toward the baseline.

The move was technically smooth, but since it was a forced play, he didn’t shake off Guy.

Guy’s vertical leap and wingspan applied great pressure to Durant as he released the shot.

Durant’s attempt ultimately rattled off the front of the rim; the Heat had still not managed to break the scoring drought!

Little Gasol secured the defensive rebound, and the Grizzlies launched another fast break, this time Wade stuck with Hansen, who, advancing, passed the ball to the following Conley, culminating in a side-laying up that bounced off the backboard and in.

Spoelstra immediately called for a timeout.

The arena was already abuzz.

to 0!

A start no one had even imagined now lay before everyone.

The Grizzlies’ bench was ecstatic.

Joerger excitedly high-fived his players coming off the court.

It was not just meeting, but completely exceeding strategic expectations.

Such a perfect start not only captured the momentum from the beginning of the game but also instilled confidence in both players and coaches.

The strongest team in the League?

Fighting against the very strongest!

"Before tonight, everyone was discussing who was the strongest team in the League, but what I want to say now is the Grizzlies are the best defensive team in the League!" The start had even someone as emotionally steady as Kenny Smith excited.

As the former starting point guard on back-to-back championships for the Rockets, he knew better than anyone the phrase "defense wins championships."

Offense is about stars and tactics, but defense relies on team cooperation.

A good defensive team not only needs excellent defenders but also requires defensive collaboration.

Every player must fulfill their defensive duties aggressively: steal, help defend, rotate, communicate – this demands great understanding and trust.

While high scorers usually win games, scoring can often be unpredictable, whereas defense is relatively stable.

"So are we going to broadcast this live?" Barkley, looking at O’Neal, had already started envisioning O’Neal drinking shower water.

"The good news is, I’m not the worst one here, because KD won’t be getting the shower water he wanted," O’Neal was surprisingly in high spirits.